Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Magnetic Paint Experiment

For an organizing freak like myself there is nothing more irritating than the dilemma of what to do with jars of spices piled up on top of each other. Have you ever been right in the middle of the recipe and then realized that you need cumin or oregano or chili flakes?! Ahhhhh, pot is boiling over but you're in the pantry sorting through 500 jars and small bags of spices.

So while I was out strolling through Canadian Tire some adorable metal and magnetic spice jars leaped into my basket and begged me to take them home (true story!). My first intention was to use them in conjunction with a metal tray but that was a massive fail in the diy department. Next I thought I"d try magnetic paint. Success:)

How To:
1. Tape off the area to be painted.

2. Using a foam roller, roll on several light coats allowing 30 minutes to dry between coats. I actually think I used 6 coats although I did test fridge magnets and they stuck after 3. The spice tins are heavy, especially with spices in them so keep layering.

3. Once the last coat of magnetic primer has been applied wait 4 hours and then apply the paint. I was worried about covering black with our light gray/blue wall colour but 2 coats of paint did it.

4. In the meantime prepare your spice jars with labels.

The paint can be applied directly on top of the magnetic primer and it only takes 1 or 2 coats to cover. Even our light blue/gray wall colour covered with only 2 coats.

If we decide that we don't want to hang spices we can use this as an area to hang recipes and keep them in eye sight while we're cooking.

I didn't realize you could top-coat magnetic paint with the color of your choice and have it still be magnetic! Thanks for that tip. Just wondering, is the magnetic paint really stinky until it dries? I really like the way it works in your kitchen.

Neat! I used magnetic paint to cover a mirror and make a stylish magnetic board for my office, but even after many coats (of the same brand) I can only hold something if I use super strong magnets (not cheapo dollar store ones like I planned). No big deal, but I think I may have done something wrong . . .

I've never seen magnetic paint! I'm sure they don't have it here in Dubai..Love that you can paint your own paint colour right over top. I've got my magnetic spice jars on the side of my fridge and it sure beats the mess of jars in the cupboard!

Found you through Hodge Podge....and now I am crushing on you....lol. How could I have not known about this magnetic paint? Where is the Manager at my Canadian Tire? I am going to have to have a chat with Earl. :) Nice to meetcha from another Cdn Girl who blogs and diy's. Following now.

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